Hi
In this writing I will try to conclude my ideas for a military draft. As a veteran I can say that my service did make me a better citizen.I learned a lot, some of it, unfortunately, not useful in civilian life. Perhaps that is why I emphasize a combination military and civilian learning. Despite the possibility of sounding redundant I stress no deferments. Every body goes.
The reason we have a so called elite class today is that too many of our young people have been handed a lot and at an early age. When you are given things and there is no cost,it is human nature to value these things less. If we earn them we appreciate them. Freedom, liberty and self government are in this category. Those who earn the right to be free will certainly appreciate this right. The nation would see a greater participation in the election process, greater knowledge of how government functions and why we must be vigilant to keep ourselves free. There is an old adage, "Freedom is not free". We as Americans would be a more prosperous nation and all would benefit.
I will continue to voice my opinion about subjects in the future. I hope you accompany me on my mission. Thank you.
Please remember our brave service people in your prayers.
GOD Bless
Showing posts with label Universal military service. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Universal military service. Show all posts
Monday, August 9, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Universal military service - II
Hi
This is a follow up on my previous post about universal military service. Here are the specific measures that I feel should be implemented.
We should have a true universal draft, no exceptions for college, family, etc. That method proved a failure from the Viet Nam era to date. I would have the training include gun safety, civics and government, military courtesy and military demeanor. All would be required to serve. Service would be limited to the US and our territories. This military force could be utilized as a back up for civilian defense and national disasters. Disciplined people could help in situations like the BP spill and Katrina.
Service would begin upon graduation from high school or if the person drops out, upon reaching 18 years old. t would be truly universal and include all, even illegal aliens if they become legalized by the Obama administration. For illegals teach them English so they can mesh into society.
As you can see this is not a simple solution but a solution far greater than what we have now. If people don't participate in democracy they don't appreciate it. (Nor do they deserve it)
My next post should wrap up this subject. Thanks for your undertanding.
Keep on praying for our brave armed forces.
GOD Bless
This is a follow up on my previous post about universal military service. Here are the specific measures that I feel should be implemented.
We should have a true universal draft, no exceptions for college, family, etc. That method proved a failure from the Viet Nam era to date. I would have the training include gun safety, civics and government, military courtesy and military demeanor. All would be required to serve. Service would be limited to the US and our territories. This military force could be utilized as a back up for civilian defense and national disasters. Disciplined people could help in situations like the BP spill and Katrina.
Service would begin upon graduation from high school or if the person drops out, upon reaching 18 years old. t would be truly universal and include all, even illegal aliens if they become legalized by the Obama administration. For illegals teach them English so they can mesh into society.
As you can see this is not a simple solution but a solution far greater than what we have now. If people don't participate in democracy they don't appreciate it. (Nor do they deserve it)
My next post should wrap up this subject. Thanks for your undertanding.
Keep on praying for our brave armed forces.
GOD Bless
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Should we have universal military training
Hi
This is a topic which has been pushed to the back burner by events such as the BP spill, high unemployment and the generally poor economy.
This seems like a good time to address this question. I do so with the expectation that this topic will resurface and I want to be ahead of the curve.
Mandatory universal military training is a good thing. There is so much for the people of the United States to gain that I am somewhat surprised that it hasn't been tried already. Under the plan that I advocate every one MUST serve fr a given period. I favor one year but that is a detail which can be worked out. There would be no deferrals because of school, family status or any other non life threatening situation. One can sense the benefit of having some of our more famous entertainment figures serving with a person from one of our inner cities or from a farm in a real rural area. This service would apply to all, women and men. Of course they would serve in separate barracks, designed after the military as it now stands. I am going to cover this at a greater length in my next writing. Details to come.
Meanwhile continue to pray for our brave service people.
GOD Bless
This is a topic which has been pushed to the back burner by events such as the BP spill, high unemployment and the generally poor economy.
This seems like a good time to address this question. I do so with the expectation that this topic will resurface and I want to be ahead of the curve.
Mandatory universal military training is a good thing. There is so much for the people of the United States to gain that I am somewhat surprised that it hasn't been tried already. Under the plan that I advocate every one MUST serve fr a given period. I favor one year but that is a detail which can be worked out. There would be no deferrals because of school, family status or any other non life threatening situation. One can sense the benefit of having some of our more famous entertainment figures serving with a person from one of our inner cities or from a farm in a real rural area. This service would apply to all, women and men. Of course they would serve in separate barracks, designed after the military as it now stands. I am going to cover this at a greater length in my next writing. Details to come.
Meanwhile continue to pray for our brave service people.
GOD Bless
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Time for a "draft"
Hi
Not a beer, but a military type draft, or selective service. I have written about this in prior blogs but it merits retelling, so here goes.
The United States military seems to be functioning well with an all volunteer membership so why tinker with it. My proposal would be some thing akin to a Peace Corps or Americas Corps.
Basically it would mean that all young people would have to serve for a period of one year. This service would be either upon completion of high school or attaining the age of 18 years for high school drop outs. People (Immigrants ) granted amnesty would also have to serve. To correct the problem with the Viet Nam era draft there would be no deferments for school or married people. We saw how ineffective that type of system worked, too much politics, and it seems that only poor kids were drafted.
The question is what would we do with these young people. Simple, we would train and educate them to be available for disasters, teach them to be good citizens and generally foster a feeling of patriotism amongst these people. Heaven knows,the American people need that.
The training would not include any weaponry or ordinance training except gun safety. The cadre could be selected from military members who would teach military discipline and customs. College teachers and lawyers could teach civics and basic citizenship classes. Medical people can be used to teach first aid and emergency response tactics. Just think of a country where every one knows how to be a model citizen, knows basic first aid and cares to be involved in the process. Great idea.
While on active duty these people can be used to supplement federal and possible state agencies, i.e. - the Park Service, Border Patrol and FEMA. Just think of all the possibilities, it is a win-win situation. These would be no foreign service except in an emergency involving a natural disaster. There would be constant supervision by qualified cadre at all times. The United States could once again prove that we as a people are the most benevolent in the history of mankind. I get excited just thinking about it.
Now if only congress and the office of the president would do some thing like this, we could respect our elected politicians again. Hopefully some statesman will emerge and get the ball rolling. More to come.
Meanwhile keep praying for our brave service people.
GOD Bless
Not a beer, but a military type draft, or selective service. I have written about this in prior blogs but it merits retelling, so here goes.
The United States military seems to be functioning well with an all volunteer membership so why tinker with it. My proposal would be some thing akin to a Peace Corps or Americas Corps.
Basically it would mean that all young people would have to serve for a period of one year. This service would be either upon completion of high school or attaining the age of 18 years for high school drop outs. People (Immigrants ) granted amnesty would also have to serve. To correct the problem with the Viet Nam era draft there would be no deferments for school or married people. We saw how ineffective that type of system worked, too much politics, and it seems that only poor kids were drafted.
The question is what would we do with these young people. Simple, we would train and educate them to be available for disasters, teach them to be good citizens and generally foster a feeling of patriotism amongst these people. Heaven knows,the American people need that.
The training would not include any weaponry or ordinance training except gun safety. The cadre could be selected from military members who would teach military discipline and customs. College teachers and lawyers could teach civics and basic citizenship classes. Medical people can be used to teach first aid and emergency response tactics. Just think of a country where every one knows how to be a model citizen, knows basic first aid and cares to be involved in the process. Great idea.
While on active duty these people can be used to supplement federal and possible state agencies, i.e. - the Park Service, Border Patrol and FEMA. Just think of all the possibilities, it is a win-win situation. These would be no foreign service except in an emergency involving a natural disaster. There would be constant supervision by qualified cadre at all times. The United States could once again prove that we as a people are the most benevolent in the history of mankind. I get excited just thinking about it.
Now if only congress and the office of the president would do some thing like this, we could respect our elected politicians again. Hopefully some statesman will emerge and get the ball rolling. More to come.
Meanwhile keep praying for our brave service people.
GOD Bless
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